Igor Kovalenko vs Ihor Samunenkov
GM Igor Kovalenko (2672) · GM Ihor Samunenkov (2616)
Igor Kovalenko and Ihor Samunenkov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2023 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Kovalenko leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalenko with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Samunenkov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Online Winter Cup Final |
| Aug 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Marble Chess Rapid |
| Aug 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | Ihor Samunenkov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Marble Chess Rapid |
| Aug 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Marble Chess Rapid |
| Aug 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | Ihor Samunenkov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Marble Chess Rapid |
| Aug 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Catalan | Marble Chess Classical |
| Aug 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | Ihor Samunenkov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Marble Chess Classical |
| Aug 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Marble Chess Classical |
| Aug 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | Ihor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Marble Chess Classical |
| Aug 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Kovalenko and Ihor Samunenkov?
In 10 recorded games, Igor Kovalenko has 3 wins, Ihor Samunenkov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Igor Kovalenko and Ihor Samunenkov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2023 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Igor Kovalenko and Ihor Samunenkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.